Toughen Up is a 10-part "Traumoir" (traumatic memoir) podcast written
and performed by Stephen Kearin, featured under the How To Destroy Everything podcast umbrella. It offers a darkly comedic, deeply personal look into a chaotic American family upbringing, exploring themes of survival and dysfunction. 

Key Aspects of the Podcast:

• Kearin shares personal stories from his life, focusing on his upbringing with a complicated family dynamic.
• The "Traumoir" Style: It is described as a "darkly comic traumatic memoir" that explores painful past experiences with humor.
• The narratives cover topics like childhood, family secrets, "narcissism," and the need for resilience, or "toughening up".
• The series is available on platforms like Spotify and is associated with Stephen's Substack, Memoiry Lane with Stephen Kearin.
• Reviews describe it as "surprisingly moving" and "compelling," resonating with listeners who experienced difficult upbringings. 

Never Not Funny: Stephen Kearin is a fan-favorite, recurring guest known for his high-energy stories and improvisational skills. www.nevernotfunny.com

Recent Episodes:

• Episode 3513 (Nov 2024)Titled "Naturally healing with Stephen Kearin"
• Episode 3422 (Aug 2024): Titled "Doing a dry run with Stephen Kearin"
• Episode 30O (June 2022): Titled "Toughening up with Stephen Kearin"

 
Highlights and Appearances

• He appeared at the Never Not Funny 20th Anniversary Spectacular in Burbank in April 2026.
• Fans and hosts appreciate his chaotic energy, contrasting with Pardo's, often resulting in highly praised, humorous episodes.

• Episodes can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or directly via the Never Not Funny website.